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“Let be myself and then I am satisfied.” #InternationalWomensDay
Today is International Women’s Day. “I know what I want, I have a goal, an opinion, I have a religion and love. Let me be myself and then I am satisfied. I know that I’m a woman, a woman with inward strength and plenty of courage.” Anne Frank Reading THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK was…
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HEARTS ON FIRE – For a Great Cause
One of the not-so-well-known effects of the devastating wildfires that have swept across the Western US this year is the destruction of wildlife habitat in those areas—including the death and injury to wildlife. This is the reason the Wildlife Disaster Network was created, a partnership between UC-Davis School of Veterinary and the State of California’s…
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Hearting Heart Mountain #inspiration
Another hubs’ picture today, this time of Heart Mountain. I don’t know about you, but the majesty of nature is so inspiring to me in times of difficulty. This mountain has seen some trouble and it is still there. When we lived down South, there were many things I loved, but being far from “my”…
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Breaking My Sound Barrier
As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been writing instead of reading (with much pausing for Christmas shopping). I set a goal to get 35,000 words written by the 15th. Half a book is, for me, kind of like breaking the sound barrier. If I can to that, then I can usually tell…
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The Buzzer Has Almost Gone Off
The buzzer has almost gone off on August. I’m not sure if I could claim to have stayed the course. I remember the sensation of flying and thumping against things. It was not part of the plan to get bucked off, but when something is bigger than you are… I had no recourse but to get…
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My “Woman’s” History
When I was in high school, we all had to take this test. From what I remember, it was looking at a flattened box and then picking which box we thought it would be if it was put together. I *think* it was a military aptitude test, but it was a long time ago, so…
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The Bridge We All Need to Cross
One August I was home alone. Well, mostly alone. I had The Cat. It was because of the cat that I discovered my other (temporary) roomie. And the trail it left. A slug. Yes, I had a slug in my living room leaving slime trails on my carpet. In the morning sun, I could see…
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Choosing Peace Amidst Chaos
“Peace of mind, peace of conscience, and peace of heart are not determined by our ability to avoid trials, sorrow, or heartache. Despite our sincere pleas, not every storm will change course, not every infirmity will be healed…” W. Christopher Waddel I was browsing the hubs feed to find a picture for my blog and saw…
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Bravery and Courage
This last year I’ve seen two “based on a true story” movies about extraordinary courage. The Finest Hours is a movie about the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history. I was so interested in this story, that I tracked down the book to read. Yes, they took some liberties with the story, but…